This Saturday, April 13, 2024, the American Bank Center in Corpus Christi, Texas, will be the stage for an electrifying night of boxing, headlined by the unbeaten heavyweight sensation Jared “The Real Big Baby” Anderson (16-0, 15 KOs). Anderson is set to face his most significant challenge yet against the seasoned Belgian contender Ryad Merhy (32-2, 26 KOs) in a 10-round main event that promises fireworks.
Undercard Highlights:
- Efe Ajagba vs. Guido Vianello: In the co-main event, Nigerian powerhouse Efe Ajagba (19-1, 14 KOs) will clash with Italian dynamo Guido “The Gladiator” Vianello (12-1-1, 10 KOs) in a 10-round heavyweight battle. Both fighters, alumni of the 2016 Olympics, bring a robust mix of power and technique to the ring.
- Robson Conceição vs. Jose Guardado: Opening the televised card, Brazilian three-time world title challenger Robson Conceição (17-2-1, 8 KOs) squares off against Mexican fighter Jose Guardado (15-1-1, 5 KOs) in an eight-round junior lightweight bout. This fight is set to showcase Conceição’s refined skills against Guardado’s resilience.
ESPN+ Streamed Undercard:
- Julian Delgado vs. Juan C. Tamez: Local prospect Julian Delgado makes his professional debut in a four-round middleweight bout against Juan C. Tamez (1-0).
- John Rincon vs. Yainiel Alvarez: Corpus Christi’s own John Rincon (8-0, 2 KOs) looks to impress his hometown crowd in a six-round welterweight bout against Yainiel Alvarez (3-3-2, 1 KO).
- Abdullah Mason vs. Ronal Ron: Lightweight prodigy Abdullah Mason (12-0, 10 KOs) puts his unbeaten record on the line against Ronal Ron (14-4, 11 KOs) in an eight-rounder.
- Jalen Walker vs. Alejandro Guerrero: In an eight-round junior lightweight fight, rising star Jalen Walker (12-0-1, 10 KOs) faces tough competitor Alejandro Guerrero (12-4, 9 KOs).
- Ali Feliz vs. Anthony Woodson III: Team USA heavyweight Ali Feliz debuts in the professional ranks in a four-round bout against Anthony Woodson III (1-1, 1 KO).
Promoted by Top Rank, this stacked card promises an unforgettable night of boxing, showcasing both established champions and rising stars. The event will be broadcast LIVE on ESPN, ESPN Deportes, and ESPN+ starting at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT, with the undercard featured on ESPN+ from 5:50 p.m. ET/2:50 p.m. PT.
Tickets for this must-see event are available through Ticketmaster.com. For those unable to attend in person, be sure to catch all the action live on ESPN platforms, ensuring you don’t miss a moment of these potentially career-defining bouts.
